An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing global private markets firm that provides customised investment and advisory solutions.
Position overview The position involves responsibility for the operational risk assessment of private market investment funds, including private equity, private debt, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital, and hedge funds.
The ideal candidate for this role will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, and have a proven track record as a problem solver.
The candidate must be willing to travel, be a hardworking self-starter, and demonstrate a strong commitment to deadlines with a keen attention to detail.
Essential Job Functions: Perform reviews of audited financial statements and relevant documents related to the back-office operations of prospective and existing investment managers.
Analyze and synthesize such documents in order to identify risks and propose mitigating solutions to such risks.
Conduct interviews via on-site visits or phone calls with COOs, CFOs, CCOs and other operations personnel, including IT personnel, to discuss potential risks in IT infrastructure, operational controls, compliance and valuation processes.
Prepare detailed operational due diligence and risk assessment reports.
Review third-party service provider relationships and agreement terms as well as perform desktop reviews in addition to on-site reviews of service providers.
Assist with developing and executing monitoring projects on General Partners in the company's portfolios.
Keep abreast of market developments, industry trends and regulatory matters.
Assist and perform ad hoc projects and reviews related to the operational due diligence function.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of operational due diligence experience with a focus on private equity, private debt, real estate, hedge fund, venture capital, and infrastructure or 2 - 5 years of working experience in the financial industry, with exposure to audit, compliance or operational roles.
University bachelors degree is required Working knowledge of private market investments Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Acute attention to accuracy and detail Excellent report writing and communication skills Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projects and achieve target deadlines Other Attributes: Flexibility Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude Dynamic, smart, hard-working and a self-starter High level of confidentiality Commitment to learning Willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule Possess an accreditation of CFA, CPA, or CAIA a plus Our client offers a range of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, a strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, a student loan repayment program for US office locations, and various wellness initiatives.
If you would like to learn more about the role apply now.
#LI-BM1 Skills: audit risk due dilligence
